Monument record 15920 - Stone Quarries at Congleton Edge

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Summary

A series of stone quarries, probably quarrying the local gritstone along the summit of Congleton Edge dating from at least the nineteenth century.

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> See map for surveyor, c.1837-51, Cheshire Tithe Maps and Awards, EDT 123/2, 1845 (Maps and Plans). SCH3266.

The map and award record stone quarries and heath owned and occupied by Sir Charles Peter Shakerley.

<2> Ordnance Survey, 1871-1882, Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire, SJ8760, 1873-1891 (Maps and Plans). SCH2462.

This map depicts and labels quarries at this location. One building and one crane is depicted within the area of the quarries.

<3> Ordnance Survey, 1896-1898, Ordnance Survey First Revision County Series (Epoch 2) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire, SJ8760, 1898-1899 (Maps and Plans). SCH3848.

The quarries have expanded to the north-east. Two buildings are located within this area, one is labelled Smithy.

<4> Ordnance Survey, 1909-1912, Ordnance Survey Second Revision County Series (Epoch 3) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire, SJ8760, 1909 (Maps and Plans). SCH4361.

This map depicts and labels quarries at this location.

<5> Ordnance Survey, 1951-1992, National Grid Overhaul and Re-survey Edition A (Epoch A5), SJ8760, 1964 (Maps and Plans). SCH9384.

The quarries are visible, do do not appear to be active.

Sources/Archives (5)

  • <1> Maps and Plans: See map for surveyor. c.1837-51. Cheshire Tithe Maps and Awards. EDT 123/2, 1845.
  • <2> Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. 1871-1882. Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire. 25 inches to 1 mile. SJ8760, 1873-1891.
  • <3> Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. 1896-1898. Ordnance Survey First Revision County Series (Epoch 2) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire. 25 in to 1 mile (1:2500). SJ8760, 1898-1899.
  • <4>XY Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. 1909-1912. Ordnance Survey Second Revision County Series (Epoch 3) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire. SJ8760, 1909. [Mapped feature: #57655 SJ8760, 1909]
  • <5> Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. 1951-1992. National Grid Overhaul and Re-survey Edition A (Epoch A5). 1:1250 -1:2500. SJ8760, 1964.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SJ 877 601 (260m by 491m)
Map sheet SJ86SE
Civil Parish CONGLETON, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County CONGLETON, ASTBURY, CHESHIRE

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Nov 28 2024 2:37PM